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Which of the following is the federal government responsible for?
A. Highways
B. Natural resources
C. Education
D. Interprovincial Trade and Communications

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D. Interprovincial Trade and Communications

Some of the Federal Gov responsibilities are: National defense, foreign policy, Citizenship, policing, criminal justice, international trade, aboriginal affairs.

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When did the Fathers of Confederation established the Dominion of Canada?

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July 1, 1867

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Who let Quebec into confederation?
A. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
B. Sir George-Etienne Cartier
C. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
D. Sir John A. Macdonald
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B. Sir George-Etienne Cartier
Key architect of Confederation from Quebec. A railway lawyer, Montrealer, close ally of Macdonald.
Helped negotiate the entry of the Northwest Territories, Manitoba and BC into Canada

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Which of the followings are responsibilities of the provincial government?
A. Education, health care, natural resource and policing
B. Nation Defense, health care, citizenship and firefighting
C. Education, foreign policy, natural resource and policing
D. Nation defense, foreign policy, highways and aboriginal affairs

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A. Education, health care, natural resource and policing

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Which Province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?
A. Manitoba
B. Saskatchewan
C. BC
D. Alberta
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B. Saskatchewan

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In what year did Canada become a country?
A. 1867
B. 1687
C. 1786
D. 1678
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A. 1867

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What do you call the Queen's representative in the provinces?
A. Governor Lieutenant
B. Queen's Governor
C. Lieutenant Governor
D. Governor General
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C. Lieutenant Governor

Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, normally for 5 years

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Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?
A. The constitutional Act of 1982
B. The constitutional Act of 1891
C. The constitutional Act of 1791
D. The constitutional Act of 1972
A

C. The constitutional Act of 1791

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Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada? 
A. The Governor General
B. The Prime Minister
C. Other judges
D. The people
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A. The Governor General

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When did settlers from France first established communities on the St. Lawrence River?
A. Late 1600s
B. Early 1700s
C. Late 1700s
D. Early 1600s
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D. Early 1600s

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Which was the last province to join Canada?
A. PEI
B. Manitoba
C. Newfoundland
D. Yukon
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C. Newfoundland

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Which of the following is the oldest colony of British Empire in Canada?
A. Quebec
B. Ontario
C. Alberta
D. Newfoundland and Labrador
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D. Newfoundland and Labrador

most easterly point in North America and has its own time zone

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Who was the first person to draw a map of Canada's east coast?
A. Jean Talon
B. Georges Cartier
C. John Cabot
D. Jacques Cartier
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C. John Cabot in 1497

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Who discovered insulin?
A. Dr. Wilder Penfield
B. Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward
C. Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
D. Dr. John A. Hopps
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C. Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best

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Who circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research?
A. Reginald Fessenden
B. Rick Hansen
C. Terry Fox
D. Gerhard Herzberg
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B. Rick Hansen

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Who is the father of Manitoba and defender of metis rights?
A. Louis Riel
B. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
C. Sir John A. Macdonald
D. Sir Willian Riel
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A. Louis Riel

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When did the United Empire Loyalist come to Canada?
A. Late 1600s
B. Early 1600s
C. Early 1700s
D. Late 1700s
A

D. Late 1700s
In 1776, the 13 British colonies to the South of Quebec declared independence and formed the United States, as a result 40,000 people loyal to the Crown (loyalists), fled the oppression of the American revolution and settled in Nova Scotia and Quebec

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What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
A. The Voyagers battled with the British for fur trading rights
B. Americans fought the United Empire Loyalist during the American Revolution
C. The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America
D. The French defeated the British in a battle for Quebec

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C. The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America
in 1759

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Who proclaimed the amended Constitution of Canada in 1982?
A. The Senate
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. The people of Canada
D. The Prime Minister
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B. Queen Elizabeth II

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Who was Sir George-Etienne Cartier?
A. A railway lawyer and Montrealer
B. The first French-Canadian Prime Minister
C. The first head of a responsible government
D. Canada’s first Prime Minister

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A. A railway lawyer and Montrealer

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Since when has the protocol for the amendment of the Canadian constitution existed?
A. 1962
B. 1982
C. 1885
D. 1972
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B. 1982

it was amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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Who led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry?
A. John A. Macdonald
B. Louis Riel
C. Sam Steele
D. George-Etienne Cartier
A

B. Louis Riel

As a response of Canada taking over the vast northwest region from the Hudson Bay Company without consulting the Metis

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Which province was the first to grant voting rights to women?
A. Quebec
B. Ontario
C. Nova Scotia
D. Manitoba
A

D. Manitoba in 1916

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When was the current flag of Canada raised for the first time?
A. 1921
B. 1965
C. 1949
D. 1892
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B. 1965

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In which province are more than half of Canada's aeronautics and space industry located?
A. Saskatchewan
B. Ontario
C. Quebec
D. Manitoba
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C. Quebec

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Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
A. Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War
B. A great frontier hero
C. An explorer of western Canada
D. A military leader of the Metis in the 19th century

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A. Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War

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Which province was split into two at Confederation?
A. Lower Canada
B. Newfoundland
C. Upper Canada
D. The province of Canada
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D. The province of Canada
split into two provinces, Ontario and Quebec. And together with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, formed the new country called Dominion of Canada

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On what date did Nunavut become a territory?
A. April 1st, 1999
B. May 1st, 1998
C. July 1st, 1867
D. July 31st, 1820
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A. April 1st, 1999

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Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?
A. It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit
B. It was written by the British government
C. The Aboriginal people signed the act
D. It made Confederation legal

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D. It made Confederation legal and the Dominion of Canada was officially born (July 1st, 1867)

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Who built the French empire in North America?
A. King Charles II
B. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval, Count Frontenac
C. Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur Iberville
D. Great Britain

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B. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval, Count Frontenac

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How many Great Lakes are located between Ontario and the US?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
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B. Five

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What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?
A. It allowed Quebec to gain independence
B. It allowed the French to move into Quebec
C. Canada’s tolerance of religious tradition under the law
D. It gave the French more power

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C. Canada’s tolerance of religious tradition under the law
It allowed religious freedom from Catholics and permitted them to hold public office, a practice not then allowed in Britain

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Who were the Voyageurs?
A. Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe
B. Immigrants to Canada in the 18th century
C. Explorers searching for the North-West passage
D. Geographers who first charted the coastline of BC

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A. Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe

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When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Constitution?
A. 1892
B. 1872
C. 1982
D. 1782
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C. 1982

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Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?
A. Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government
B. The Queen has more power in Canadian Government
C. It lets Canadians enjoy more freedom
D. It made changes to the Citizenship Act

A

A. Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government

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What do you call a law before it is passed? 
A. A proposed law
B. A Bill
C. A new law
D. A proposal of a law
A

B. A Bill

37
Q 
Who, amongst these, is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist?
A. Gerhard Herzberg
B. Marshall McLuhan
C. Alexander Graham Bell
D. Harold Innis
A

A. Gerhard Herzberg

38
Q 
When did the Bristish North America Act come into effect?
A. 1867
B. 1881
C. 1901
D. 1876
A

A. 1867

39
Q 
What are 3 minerals still mined in the territories today?
A. Lead, gold and zinc
B. Silver, lead and zinc
C. Zinc, gold and bronze
D. Zinc, lead and aluminum
A

A. Lead, gold and zinc

40
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Who started the women's suffrage movement in Canada?
A. Agnes Macphail
B. Laura Secord
C. Dr. Emily Stowe
D. Madeleine Parent
A

C. Dr. Emily Stowe

41
Q 
When does Canada celebrates thanksgiving?
A. The second Monday of October
B. The first Friday of October
C. The first Monday of September
D. The first Monday of July
A

A. The second Monday of October

42
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Who invented the worldwide system of standard time zones?
A. Joseph-Armand Bombardier
B. Reginald Fessenden
C. Sir Sandford Fleming
D. Alexander Graham Bell
A

C. Sir Sandford Fleming

43
Q 
How many Canadians were killed in WWI, from 1914-1918?
A. 60,000
B. 170,000
C. 200,000
D. 70,000
A

A. 60,000

44
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Which country was liberated by the Canadian army in 1944-1945?
A. Germany
B. Austria
C. The Netherlands
D. Japan
A

C. The Netherlands

45
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Who is known as the greatest living Canadian?
A. Dr Wilder Penfield
B. Terry Fox
C. Sir John A. Macdonald
D. Sir Sandford Fleming
A

A. Dr Wilder Penfield

Pioneer brain surgeon

46
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How large is Canada?
A. About 8 million sq. Km
B. About 10 million sq. Km
C. About 11 million sq. Km
D. About 9 million sq. Km
A

B. About 10 million sq. Km

47
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Who is considered Canada's greatest soldier?
A. General sir Arthur Currie
B. Phil Edwards
C. Sir John A. Macdonald
D. Rick Hansen
A

A. General sir Arthur Currie

48
Q 
In which Act are the responsibilities of the federal and provincial government defined?
A. The Federal Act
B. The Government Act
C. The Responsibilities Act
D. The Constitution Act
A

D. The Constitution Act also known as the Bristish North America Act

49
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What is the other name for a trial court?
A. The Court of Queen's Bench
B. The Federal Court
C. The Provincial Court
D. The Small Claims Courts
A

A. The Court of Queen’s Bench

also called Supreme Court

50
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What UN operation did Canada participate in from 1950 to 1953?
A. Canadian forces defended Hong Kong
B. The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge
C. Canada participated in the UN operation defending South Korea in the Korean War
D. Canadians volunteered to fight in the South African War

A

C. Canada participated in the UN operation defending South Korea in the Korean War

51
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When did the name of Canada begin appearing on maps?
A. By the 1750s
B. By the 1580s
C. By the 1550s
D. By the 1650s
A

C. By the 1550s

52
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How are Senators chosen?
A. By the Premier of all provinces
B. By the Governor General of Canada
C. Appointed by the Governor General on the advise of the Prime Minister
D. Appointed by the Queen
A

C. Appointed by the Governor General on the advise of the Prime Minister

53
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When did thousands of miners first come to Yukon?
A. 1870s
B. 1980s
C. 1780s
D. 1890s
A

D. 1890s

54
Q 
When is the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day celebrated?
A. 12th of November
B. 20th of November
C. 22nd of November
D. 2nd of November
A

C. 22nd of November

55
Q 
What do you call the Queen's representative in the territories?
A. Commissioner
B. Member of the Legislative Assembly
C. Sir
D. Lieutenant-Governor
A

A. Commissioner

56
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Why the battle of Vimy Ridge is important in the Canadian history?
A. It was the last battle of WWI
B. It has come to symbolise Canada’s becoming as a nation
C. It was an important victory in the Boer War
D. Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps

A

B. It has come to symbolise Canada’s becoming as a nation

57
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How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
A. Eight provinces and three territories
B. Ten provinces and two territories
C. Nine provinces and two territories
D. Ten provinces and three territories
A

D. Ten provinces and three territories

58
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What does confederation mean?
A. The joining of provinces to become a new country
B. The US confederate army came to settle in Canada
C. The combination of neighborhood to build a larger community
D. The merger of colonies to form a province

A

A. The joining of provinces to become a new country

59
Q 
In what year were the Aboriginal people granted the right to vote?
A. 1960
B. 1790
C. 1950
D. 1632
A

A. 1960

60
Q 
In which period did Canada's economy and industry experienced a boom?
A. 1880s
B. 1890s and early 1900s
C. 1920s
D. 1860s
A

B. 1890s and early 1900s

61
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What are the three parts of Parliament?
A. The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister
B. The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate
C. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate
D. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate

A

C. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate

62
Q 
Who were the United Empire Loyalist?
A. Inuit and First Nations
B. French and British settlers
C. First Nations and British settlers
D. Settlers from the United States during the America Revolution
A

D. Settlers from the United States during the America Revolution

63
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Which 4 provinces first formed Confederation?
A. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
B. Ontario, Newfoundland, Quebec and Nova Scotia
C. Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and BC
D. Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia

A

A. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

64
Q 
When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished?
A. Late 1600s
B. Late 1700s
C. Late 1800s
D. Early 1700s
A

C. Late 1800s

Nov 7 1885

65
Q 
Who contributed to the invention of the radio and also sent the world's first wireless voice message?
A. Reginald Fessenden
B. Alexander Graham Bell
C. Mike Lazaridis
D. Mathew Evans
A

A. Reginald Fessenden

66
Q 
In which year was the British Parliament prohibited from buying and selling slaves?
A. 1793
B. 1877
C. 1807
D. 1833
A

C. 1807

67
Q 
Who became the first French Canadian Prime Minister since the formation of Confederation?
A. Sir John Alexander Macdonald
B. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
C. Sir George-Etienne Cartier
D. Sir Leonard Tilley
A

B. Sir Wilfrid Laurier

68
Q 
What is celebrated on April 9th?
A. Vimy Day
B. Family Day
C. Thanksgiving Day
D. Boxing Day
A

A. Vimy Day

69
Q 
When was EI introduced by the Canadian Federal Government?
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1940
D. 1965
A

C. 1940

70
Q 
The arms that can be seen on dollar bills contain symbols of:
A. Scotland and Ireland
B. England and France
C. Red maple leaves
D. All of the above
A

D. All of the above

71
Q 
When was Canada's first financial institution opened?
A. early 16th century
B. Late 19th century
C. Late 18th and early 19th centuries
D. Early 18th century
A

C. Late 18th and early 19th centuries

72
Q 
Who recommended that Upper and Lower Canada be merged and given a responsible government?
A. Sir Guy Carleton
B. Lord Durham
C. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
D. Sir George-Etienne Cartier
A

B. Lord Durham

73
Q 
How many Canadians served in WWII?
A, More than a million
B. Less than 500,000
C. About 900,000
D. About 500,000
A

A, More than a million

74
Q 
When did Canada become the official name of the country?
A. 1799
B. 1773
C. 1791
D. 1758
A

C. 1791

75
Q 
When were female Canadian citizens over the age of 21 granted the right to vote in federal elections?
A. 1933
B. 1928
C. 1818
D. 1918
A

D. 1918

76
Q 
For how long was the title "Dominion of Canada" officially used?
A. 100 years
B. 250 years
C. 50 years
D. 200 years
A

A. 100 years

77
Q

Who was Sir Sam Steele?
A. A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen
B. A military leader of the Metis in the 19th Century
C. The first PM of Canada
D. The father of Manitoba

A

A. A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen

78
Q 
Which was the first province in the Empire to move towards abolition of slavery?
A. South Canada
B. Upper Canada
C. North America
D. Lower Canada
A

B. Upper Canada

79
Q 
Who invented the Cardiac peacemaker?
A. Gabriel Dumont
B. Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward
C. Dr. John A. Hopps
D. Alexander Graham Bell
A

C. Dr. John A. Hopps

80
Q 
When was the first representative assembly in Canada elected?
A. 1791
B. 1758
C. 1889
D. 1609
A

B. 1758

In Halifax NS

81
Q 
When is Labour day celebrated?
A. The 1st of July
B. The first Monday of September
C. The 1st of May
D. The 3rd Monday of October
A

B. The first Monday of September

82
Q 
When was the Official Languages Act passed?
A. 1969
B. 1867
C. 1982
D. 2000
A

A. 1969

83
Q

Which of the following are Canada’s famous writers?
A. Sir Ernest MacMillan and Healey William
B. Paul Henderson and Mark Tewksbury
C. Joy Kogawa, Michael Ondaatje and Rohinton Mistry
D. Emily Carr and Louis-Philippe Hebert

A

C. Joy Kogawa, Michael Ondaatje and Rohinton Mistry

84
Q

Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
A. A champion of democracy and Aboriginal rights
B. A champion of democracy and French languages rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas
C. The first Head of State
D. The first French speaking PM

A

B. A champion of democracy and French languages rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas

85
Q 
What year was Confederation?
A. 1867
B. 1687
C. 1876
D. 1786
A

A. 1867

86
Q 
Who was the first female Member of Parliament?
A. Agnes Macphail
B. Mary Ann Shadd Cary
C. Laura Secord
D. Alice Munro
A

A. Agnes Macphail

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